Austin approves new moonlighting policy for city workers

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Austin has finalized a new moonlighting policy that will tighten rules for city workers who have second jobs.

The Austin American-Statesman reports that the policy taking effect March 1 will require city employees to notify their supervisors if they work a second job. City departments will also have to list a moonlighter's job in their personnel file.

City auditors started cracking down on employees using city resources for second jobs a couple of years ago. A Public Works employee resigned last week after auditors found evidence that he had been using his work computer for his food truck business.